Maintenance
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New Earth provides all the required maintenance to extend the lifespan of your living wall and maintain the wall aesthetic
Hardware
- Empty all system water tanks and clean to remove organic materials to prevent clogs. every 2-6 months
- Replace Tank Grommets every 2 years
- Clean pump filters to prevent pump failure and debris blocking the drippers every 2 months
- Cleaning inline filters to remove debris
- Clean drippers to avoid salt buildup
Plants
- Pinching & Pruning - Remove the tip of a plant’s new growth.
- Shearing - To shape fast-growing plants, encouraging more branching and denser, bushier plants.
- Deadheading - To remove faded flowers using pruners or scissors.
- Cleaning & Managing Pests - All foliage can benefit from a light spray or mist to remove accumulated dust and to supply supplemental moisture when the air is dry.
- Plant Replacement. - When necessary, expired plants will be removed from wall and replaced with same size of plant to maintain healthy wall appearance.
- Nutrients - A balanced water soluble fertilizer should be added to the tank every three months at a dilution of 1⁄4 teaspoon per gallon of water.
- Irrigation & Pump check – To ensure mechanical components are in good working order.